RUBIKA KAJENDRAN

SKOKIE, *****, UNITED STATES +1-773-***-****

DETAILS

Skokie, 60077

United States

+1-773-***-****

adzx6r@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS

Microsoft Excel

Leadership Skills

Ability to Multitask

Computer Skills

Fast Learner

Ability to Work in a Team

Effective Time Management

Communication and Presentation

Critical Thinking Skills

Workday, Greenhouse, Taleo

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Director of Human Resources at Drift Net Inc, Chicago July 2023 — Present

1. Strategic HR Leadership:

Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.

Provide input and guidance to the executive leadership team on HR-related matters.

Contribute to the development of organizational policies and procedures.

2. Talent Acquisition and Management:

Responsible for Full cycle recruitment and selection process to attract and retain top talent.

Develop and implement effective on boarding programs to facilitate new employee integration, tracking & compliance of contractors. Initiated and implement conducting Exit interviews, paperwork & off boarding procedures.

Initiated and implement performance evaluation processes and provide guidance on employee development and growth.

Ensure workforce planning and talent development initiatives are in place to meet future organizational needs.

3. Employee Relations:

Oversee employee relations, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievance procedures.

Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, and update policies as needed.

Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture that promotes employee engagement and satisfaction.

4. Compensation and Benefits:

Manage compensation and benefits programs, including salary structures, bonuses, and employee benefits packages. Conduct bench marking and market analysis to ensure competitive compensation practices.

Oversee the administration of employee benefits, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs. 5. Learning and Development:

Identify training and development needs within the organization and implement relevant programs.

Support the creation of learning opportunities to enhance employee skills and knowledge.

6. HR Analytics and Reporting:

Collect and analyze HR data to provide insights for decision-making and continuous improvement.

Prepare regular reports and presentations for executive leadership on HR metrics and trends.

Utilize data to drive strategic HR initiatives and measure their impact.

7. Compliance and Legal Matters:

Ensure the organization's HR practices comply with labor laws, regulations, and industry standards.

Manage legal and regulatory compliance related to employment, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Oversee employee records and documentation to maintain accurate and confidential records.

8. Change Management:

Lead HR initiatives related to organizational change, such as mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring.

Develop communication plans to facilitate smooth transitions and manage potential resistance.

9. Leadership and Team Management:

Supervise and lead the HR team, providing mentorship and guidance.

Foster a collaborative and high-performing HR department. Allocate resources effectively to meet HR department goals and objectives.

10. External Relations:

Build and maintain relationships with external partners, such as legal consultants and industry associations.

Represent the organization in relevant HR-related events, conferences, and forums.

HR Generalist at Drift Net Inc, Chicago

April 2023 — July 2023

1. Employee Relations: Acted as the primary point of contact for employees regarding HR-related questions, concerns, and conflicts.

• Conducted investigations into employee complaints, ensuring fair and unbiased resolutions.

• Assisted in the development and implementation of employee engagement initiatives.

2. Recruitment and On boarding:

• Responsible for the full recruitment cycle, including job postings, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and making job offers.

• Facilitated new hire orientation and on-boarding processes, ensuring a smooth transition for new employees.

• Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements, develop job descriptions, and create effective interview questions.

• Conducting and maintaining Exit interviews and collecting feedback.

• Maintained HRIS information and supported the Leadership team with the reports. 3. Performance Management: Managed the performance appraisal process, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and performance improvement plans.

• Provided guidance and coaching to managers and employees on performance-related matters.

• Conducted training sessions on performance management best practices and techniques.

4. HR Policies and Compliance: Developed and maintained HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.

• Stayed up-to-date with employment laws and regulations, making recommendations for policy revisions as necessary.

• Conducted audits to ensure HR processes were in alignment with company policies and legal requirements.

5. Training and Development: Identified training needs and coordinated training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.

• Assisted in the design and delivery of training sessions on topics such as diversity and inclusion, sexual harassment prevention, and leadership development.

• Monitored the effectiveness of training initiatives and recommended improvements.

6. Benefits Administration: Administered employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.

• Assisted employees with benefits-related inquiries and facilitated open enrollment processes.

• Collaborated with benefits providers to ensure accurate and timely processing of employee enrollments, changes, and terminations.

7. HR Data Management: Maintained accurate employee records and HR databases, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.

• Prepared HR reports and analytics on various HR metrics, such as turnover, headcount, and training participation.

• Utilized HRIS systems to streamline HR processes and enhance data management efficiency.

Global Recruiting coordinator at Google via Randstad, City of London, UK November 2021 — April 2022

• Coordinated global interview scheduling across multiple regions in Google's tech sphere.

• Scheduled interviews, phone screens, and travel arrangements for candidates.

• Handled high-volume scheduling and critical ticket resolution.

• Provided exceptional candidate experience through smooth interview processes.

• Maintained prompt communication with candidates on recruiting status.

• Exceeded targets while working in a fast-paced environment.

• Managed technical roles, including internal and FTC positions.

• Supported various recruiting activities, such as onboarding and queue operations.

• Utilized tools like gExpand and internal snippets for efficient workflow.

• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Programmer Analyst - Talent Acquisition Group at Cognizant World Wide Limited, London

March 2021 — October 2021

1. Assist team members in the recruitment process as well as in general service delivery at all levels as assigned by management in accordance with HR policies. 2. Managed through to offer stage within the agreed time frame. 3. Report on active roles and accurately produce Resourcing statistics on a weekly basis to HR.

4. Inductions planned & implemented as well as to conduct competency-based interviews.

5. Utilize recruitment planning data to anticipate future recruitment needs and plan accordingly Organizing assessment days including venues, schedules, equipment and candidate information.

6. Making offers to the candidate as well as providing the offer template to generalist so they can put the contract together.

7. Support the HR team with wider generalist requirements as and when required. 8. Ensure the provision of a high level of human resources consulting for assigned client group and management team, providing advice, coaching and leadership on all human resources matters especially in recruitment. 9. Facilitate, review and analyze background investigations during the pre-employment screening process.

10. Support the development of HR processes and recruiting initiatives in a high-volume recruiting capacity.

11. Provide support to recruiters and staffing manager by organizing, developing, implementing, and monitoring various recruiting measurements with the strategic purpose of increasing accountability, hiring rates, and retention rates. 12. Perform general administrative duties: process invoices and expenses, book travel, welcome new candidates, schedule meetings, create agendas, compile meeting notes, order supplies, and assist current employees as needed. 13. Provide multi-faceted administrative support to the Director of Talent Acquisition and three internal recruiters.

14. Distribute weekly ad hoc reports, to include, but not limited to open/closed requisition reports and candidate pipeline testing to track interview activity. 15. Submit new hire paperwork to HRIS in order to ensure system access on the first day of employment.

Recruitment Coordinator at Plus Education, London

January 2020 — March 2020

• Sourcing, Screening, testing, recruiting and assessing candidates. Full cycle recruitment process via Skype,telephone, Zoom, MS Teams.

• Conducting and scheduling virtual interviews with prospective candidates of different (EU time zones).

• Posting jobs in social media such as linked-In and other job boards.

• Handling background checks and verifying the references, work experience and academic qualifications of applicants.

• Communicating to candidates who are judged to be eligible and maintaining professional conversation both internally and externally.

• Providing all candidates a great recruitment experience .

• Describing work duties, salary and benefits of a particular vacancy and also, shortlisting suitable candidates.

• Skilled in scheduling interviews in different time-zones EU and defining the priority.

• Engaged in background checks such as DBS, references and payslips.

• Knowledge in documentation and tracking retention records. Worked with UK labor laws, job contracts and assigning on-boarding tasks.

• Great interpersonal skills and good relationship with employees.

• Experience in HR analytic and prominent in working with analytic tools such as Power BI.

• Present and highlight analytical reports to the management.

• Hands-on with HRIS tracking system such as Green house, workday, trello. HR Assistant at Illusion Healthcare, Chennai,India January 2018 — June 2019

• Building productive, collaborative relationships with employees, and HR business partners.

• Assisting with employee relations.

• Reviewing resumes and applications sent in by job applicants.

• Maintaining employee files and the HR filing system.

• Advising employees and helping them make informed decisions about their careers.

• Conducting pre-employment background checks on prospective employees.

• Helping employees with benefit issues.

• Examining employee records to answer inquiries and provide information to authorized persons.

• Scheduling interviews for job applicants.

• Preparing badges, passes, and identification cards for staff.

• Assembling new hire information packs.

• Reviewing staff monthly vacation reports.

• Responding to applicants regarding job openings.

• Planning and coordination HR presentations and training sessions.

• Writing up job descriptions.

• Using word processing software and printers to create a variety of documents and reports.

• Preparing job postings for vacancies.

• Welcoming new employees and arranging induction programs for them. Reviewing, auditing, and verifying monthly benefit invoices. Data Analyst at Illusion Healthcare, Chennai, India June 2017 — December 2017

• Report generation of data using KPI dashboards.

• Presenting data reports on weekly basis and monthly basis to all the teams in the organization.

• Projects:

• Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in 12% growth of customer base.

• Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.

• Applied knowledge of data modeling and statistical analysis to note trends and draw conclusions.

EDUCATION

Btect IT, Anna University, Chennai,India

August 2013 — June 2017

Bachelors in Information Technology (2013 -2017).

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